Vema [Vema]

Description

Vema is a genus within the Neopilinidae family, comprising species of deep-sea mollusks that have a distinct evolutionary significance. The genus Vema is characterized by its species' unique morphological features, which include a shell that is more elongated compared to those of Neopilina. These organisms are adapted to the abyssal and hadal zones of the ocean, demonstrating remarkable adaptations to high pressure and low temperature environments. The study of Vema species contributes to the understanding of deep-sea biodiversity and the evolutionary processes that have shaped the life in the Earth's most remote habitats.

Species

Vema's Seamount Crab [Platypodiella vema]

View Details

Vema's Gorgonian Sea Fan [Swiftia vema]

View Details

Vema's Deep Sea Squid [Histioteuthis vema]

View Details

Taxonomy